Rise in Campylobacter and Vibrio Infections Troubling, Says CSPI

The increased number of infections from Campylobacter and Vibrio is troubling. Although these pathogens cause fewer outbreaks, they are causing significant and sometimes serious illnesses and industry clearly needs to adopt better controls. Targeted controls for chicken and shellfish are needed to reverse the increase in illnesses linked to Campylobacter and Vibrio.

By CSPI, USA,

Health Policy Resource.

Consumers Urged to Avoid Ginkgo in Wake of New Cancer Concerns

Consumers should avoid Ginkgo biloba, a common ingredient in dietary supplements, herbal teas, and some energy drinks, based on a new study from the government's National Toxicology Program that found "clear evidence" that the ingredient caused liver cancer in mice and "some evidence" that ginkgo caused thyroid cancer in rats. That is the advice of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which today downgraded ginkgo from "safe" to "avoid" in its Chemical Cuisine guide to food additives.

By CSPI, USA,

Health Policy Resource.